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Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. Food makes such a difference to the residents’ lives which is why the Crofton Downs Rest Home is searching for a Kitchen Assistant to support the Chefs with providing deliciously nutritious meals for the residents to enjoy. This is a Permanent, Part-time position working Friday and Saturdays 4.30PM to 7PM. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities 

• General kitchen duties (dishwashing and cleaning).
• Assist with food preparation.
• Adhere to Hygiene and food safety standards.
• Maintain confidentiality. 
• Follow Health and Safety procedures. 

About You

• Ideally, you will have one year’s work experience in a similar role, however, we will provide training and support with career development. 
• You will be a team player, with the ability to work independently, and who is prepared to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into to whatever needs to get done.
• Demonstrate empathy, enthusiasm, and have a genuine passion for making a difference to residents.
• Reliable transport or travel arrangements. 
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.  

Extra Reasons to Belong 

• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
• Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
• Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Refer-a-friend programme of $750 - $2,000.
• Professional Development – in-house and external training and development.
• Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, and internal reward and recognition programmes.
• No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to ‘Be You at Bupa’.

For the opportunity to join the Bupa community and to make a difference to the lives of our residents, please submit your application today – we would love to hear from you.

About Bupa

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we are now New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care provider. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people and we live by our values: Brave, Caring, and Responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

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